The Great Age of Greek Sculpture. Second Period 400-323 B.C.

Introduction

In the fourth century art became even more cosmopolitan
than before. The distinctions between local schools were
nearly effaced and the question of an artist's
birthplace or residence ceases to have much importance
Athens, however, maintained her artistic preeminence
through the first half or more of the century. Several
of the most eminent sculptors of the period were
certainly or probably Athenians, and others appear to
have made Athens their home for a longer or shorter
time. It is therefore common to speak of a "younger
Attic school," whose members would include most of the
notable sculptors of this period. What the tendencies of
the times were will best be seen by studying the most
eminent representatives of this group or school.